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M4 KYS

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,063 mi
Last recorded56,063 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 KYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 56,063 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 55,481 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 55,481 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 54,589 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 53,193 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 53,191 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2022 52,574 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 52,574 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 48,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (front) has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (front) has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 48,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (front) has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (front) has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 37,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 37,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 37,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 37,046 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 36,495 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,655 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,865 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,659 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,558 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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M4 KYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 47,311 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M4 KYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M4 KYS registered?

M4 KYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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